The foundation of the University of Pristina campus called for a building to meet the needs of researchers and scholars of Albanian language and culture. The Albanological Institute of Kosovo was founded in 1953 and shut down temporarily after two years. Reorganized in structure, the Institute’s researchers moved into the current building in 1977. Its architect Miodrag Pecić paid close attention to how natural light enters the space throughout all seasons. The design of the building in many ways is informed by its function: sloped walls along the entire facade are meant to protect the interior from sunlight, creating a pleasant environment for the scholars. The facade of white mortar, considered a simple material in architectural terms, creates elegant geometric lines which transcend the building’s sole utilitarian purpose.